Ludington Fire Department
Ludington, MI · Mason County
Ludington Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Ludington, MI (Mason County), with 1 station and 21 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 21
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(22/dept)
of 1,015 MI depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Ludington, MI
- County
- Mason County
- FDID
- 05304
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FG-01689 | $374,724.76 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Michigan average
How Ludington Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Michigan. It is larger than 37% of the 1,015 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 112
- MI departments
- 1,274
What This Data Tells You About Ludington Fire Department
Ludington Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Ludington, within Mason County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 21 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Michigan has 1,274 registered fire departments and 28,594 total personnel, averaging roughly 22 staff per department. Ludington Fire Department runs 5% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. The state records about 54,500 fires, 112 fire deaths, and 61% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Ludington Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $374,724.76 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Ludington Fire Department have? ▼
Ludington Fire Department has 21 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 5% below the Michigan average of 22 per department.
Does Ludington Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Ludington Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Ludington Fire Department operate? ▼
Ludington Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Ludington Fire Department? ▼
Ludington Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Mason County, MI. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Ludington Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Ludington Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $374,724.76 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
How many fire departments are in Michigan? ▼
Michigan has 1,274 fire departments with 28,594 total personnel. 61% are volunteer departments.
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